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Lewisville ISD moves forward with $841K Hedrick Middle School playground project
The Lewisville ISD board of trustees approved a construction contract for the Hedrick Middle School playground project at a Sept. 8 meeting.
The big picture: The playground is a part of an interlocal agreement between LISD and the city of Lewisville and is located on district property adjacent to Bellaire Boulevard.
The specifics: The project will be funded through bond funds, land sale proceeds and bond interest earnings, district documents state. The project will cost $841,356, which exceeds the approved project budget by approximately $275,000.
Director of Communications Samantha Fitzpatrick said the board is working to determine where these additional funds will come from. The estimated total cost also includes a 10% contingency fund that can be used for any unforeseen costs and will be returned to the district if not used.
LISD trustees approved VLK Architects for this project at a March 17 meeting and approved a competitive sealed proposal as the construction delivery method at an Aug. 4 meeting.
Dance academy, Halloween store: 6 business updates from Flower Mound, Highland Village, Argyle
Several businesses around Flower Mound, Highland Village and Argyle have recently closed, opened or will open soon. Catch up on Community Impact's business coverage with these six updates.
Now Open Raagaleena Dance Academy Raagaleena Dance Academy's new location in Northlake is now open, according to a company representative. The business offers lessons in classical Indian dance for a range of skill levels from beginner to advanced students. It also has locations in Irving and McKinney.
Opened in late August
100 Plaza Place, Ste. 500, Northlake
Argyle Cigar & Smoke Argyle Cigar & Smoke is now open, owner Rabin Acharya said. The business opened this month and sells cigars, vapes and nicotine juices, he said.
Silver Line to open Oct. 25, DART officials announce
Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO Nadine Lee announced the upcoming Silver Line, a heavy commuter train, will open Oct. 25.
What you need to know: The Silver Line will run 26 miles and connect Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Addison, Carrollton, Coppell and Grapevine to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Lee said at the third annual State of the Agency held Sept. 12 in Richardson.
More notice required for public meetings under new Texas law
Cities, counties and school district boards across Texas are required to provide more notice for public meetings under a new state law aimed at increasing public participation in government affairs.
The details: Local government agencies must post meeting notices at least three business days in advance of the meeting, meaning weekends and holidays do not count toward the minimum posting period.
House Bill 1522, which became law Sept. 1, increases the notice requirement from 72 hours.
The law change is part of “an effort to promote government transparency and citizen participation,” Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, said during a May 13 legislative hearing.
The local impact: Some city and county governments across Community Impact’s coverage areas are changing their meeting schedules to comply with the new law, including:
Bastrop City Council
Conroe City Council
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court
Montgomery County Commissioners Court
The Woodlands Township
The new law does not dictate when local governments hold meetings, as long as they meet the three-day posting requirement.
